Britain must sanction Israel, not just its settlers
Summary
The article argues that the UK should impose sanctions not only on Israeli settlers but also on Israel and companies that support or profit from settlements. Its author says UK sanctions should take effect quickly and target the wider settlement economy, while also raising concerns about arms sales and components for F-35 jets.Key Facts
- The author says Israeli forces detained a delegation that included three British parliamentarians for nearly eight hours and then barred them from entering the West Bank.
- The visit was organised by Global Justice Now, according to the article.
- The UK has announced new sanctions related to Israeli settlements in the West Bank, the article says.
- The author calls for the sanctions to take effect rapidly and to cover the Israeli state as well as settlers.
- The article says UK sanctions rules could cover companies that profit from or support settlements.
- The author says sanctions should target companies providing finance, insurance, or surveillance technology to settlements and related infrastructure.
- The article says components for F-35 jets remain permitted despite a UK commitment to stop arms sales that materially contribute to the occupation.
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